2.55 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.55 carat oval yellow sapphire presents a refined combination of weight, color, and craftsmanship, attributes that define both its aesthetic appeal and market value. The gem is cut in an oval silhouette with a mixed brilliant facet arrangement, providing a balance between scintillation and broad color face up. The stated dimensions are 1.00 by 1.00 by 1.00 millimeters, and the stone is transparent with a medium intense yellow hue. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the polish is excellent, contributing to clean light return across the table and crown. The sapphire is of Sri Lankan origin, traditionally recorded as Ceylon, and it has not received any enhancements, a characteristic that materially influences its rarity and desirability. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem with full disclosure of these attributes, allowing for informed assessment of its quality and potential uses in fine jewelry.

The carat weight of 2.55 plays a central role in establishing the stone’s value, particularly for a yellow sapphire of Ceylon origin and untreated condition. In colored gemstones, weight is not merely a measure of size, it is also a determinant of rarity, because larger, gem quality crystals are statistically less common in primary deposits. A 2.55 carat sapphire sits above many commercial sizes, and this places it within a range where per carat pricing typically increases, reflecting both scarcity and collector interest. Weight also affects visual impact, as a 2.55 carat oval will command presence in a ring or pendant without overwhelming a setting, making it suitable for designs that emphasize a single, well proportioned center stone. When combined with its medium intense color and absence of heat or other enhancements, the recorded weight translates into a premium that is supported by market behavior for natural, untreated Ceylon sapphires.

Beyond weight alone, the way the 2.55 carat mass has been faceted and finished has a direct bearing on how large and luminous the stone appears when worn, and on its overall value. The mixed brilliant cut is engineered to maximize the scintillation associated with modern faceting, while preserving ample color saturation across the table. Excellent polish minimizes surface diffusion of light, which enhances both brilliance and apparent color uniformity. Even with slightly included clarity seen at the eye level, the combination of judicious cutting and high polish helps to disguise and integrate minor internal features, maintaining visual integrity and light performance. The oval outline contributes to a perceived increase in face up area compared with other shapes of similar weight, and the elongation inherent to an oval can create an impression of greater size when set longitudinally on a finger.

Provenance and treatment status further contextualize the stone’s value relative to its weight. Ceylon, or Sri Lanka, has long been associated with vibrant, well saturated yellow sapphires, and material from this origin is often prized for its hue and natural character. The absence of enhancement, in particular the lack of heat treatment or diffusion, elevates rarity because many commercial sapphires undergo standard heating to improve color and clarity. An untreated sapphire of 2.55 carats with medium intense color is therefore less commonly encountered than a similar sized treated stone, and this untreated status is a determinative factor for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize natural state over consistency achieved through laboratory processes. Documentation and transparent reporting, as provided by The Natural Sapphire Company, are essential, because they allow prospective owners to verify origin, treatment, and other factors that affect both short term valuation and long term desirability.

From a practical perspective, a 2.55 carat oval yellow sapphire with the characteristics described here is versatile across several design approaches, and its weight makes it suitable for important commissions without the structural complications of extremely large gemstones. The stone’s medium intense color and mixed brilliant cutting will perform well in solitaire settings, where the balance of face up color and brilliance is paramount, and in halo designs, where the surrounding accent stones can amplify perceived size and color contrast. Given the slightly included clarity, settings that offer protective bezels or secure prong constructions are advisable to preserve the stone over time while presenting its optical qualities to best effect. Routine care recommendations include gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoidance of harsh chemicals, and professional inspection of the setting at regular intervals. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind full disclosure of this sapphire’s specifications, and we provide supporting documentation to verify origin, absence of enhancement, and cut grade, enabling precise evaluation of its investment, design, and sentimental potential.